Buffalo Bills received 1987 eighth round pick (#209-Bruce…
Buffalo Bills received 1987 eighth round pick (#209-Bruce Mesner) in the 1987-04-29 exchange with Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders. Buffalo and the Raiders exchanged late-round 1987 draft positions, with Buffalo using No. 209 on Bruce Mesner and the Raiders receiving the tenth-round choice used on Rob Harrison. The documented result supports a C+ grade for Buffalo Bills. The overall verdict is Buffalo Bills Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.
Buffalo Bills Received
- pick 1987 eighth round pick (#209-Bruce Mesner)
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 1987 tenth round pick (#254-Rob Harrison)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1987-04-29, Buffalo Bills received 1987 eighth round pick (#209-Bruce Mesner), while Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1987 tenth round pick (#254-Rob Harrison). Buffalo and the Raiders exchanged late-round 1987 draft positions, with Buffalo using No. 209 on Bruce Mesner and the Raiders receiving the tenth-round choice used on Rob Harrison. The deal is judged by what each club actually realized, with downstream value assigned only where the asset trail supports it.
Buffalo Bills Return
Buffalo Bills received 1987 eighth round pick (#209-Bruce Mesner) in the 1987-04-29 exchange with Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders. Buffalo and the Raiders exchanged late-round 1987 draft positions, with Buffalo using No. 209 on Bruce Mesner and the Raiders receiving the tenth-round choice used on Rob Harrison. The documented result supports a C+ grade for Buffalo Bills. The overall verdict is Buffalo Bills Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.
Oakland Raiders Return
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1987 tenth round pick (#254-Rob Harrison) in the 1987-04-29 exchange with Buffalo Bills. Buffalo and the Raiders exchanged late-round 1987 draft positions, with Buffalo using No. 209 on Bruce Mesner and the Raiders receiving the tenth-round choice used on Rob Harrison. The documented result supports a C grade for Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders. The overall verdict is Buffalo Bills Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.
Value in Hindsight
Hindsight keeps the comparison proportional to the transaction. The research establishes the package and the meaningful post-trade outcomes well enough to compare both sides without overstating a minor deal. The balance turns on direct production, roster utility, and supported draft-asset value.
Final Verdict
The final call is Buffalo Bills Win. Buffalo Bills receives a C+, while Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders receives a C. Those grades reflect the documented package and the outcomes tied to this exchange, not speculation about what either side might have done differently.